Anonymous
Post 05/04/2011 09:57     Subject: Fairfax County GT/AAP Decisions
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Hi, DC COGAT score 135, GBRS 8... the commentary by DC teacher states that DC is doing advanced level math, good problem solving skills, aced in the math challenge project, teach other kids who are having difficulty, DC was the only one in the classroom to solve math problems n quiz & DC learns very quickly....BUT she gave 8 for GBRS.... DC get all O's on her report card.
We are not sure if we should appeal or not. Is the low GBRS going to affect even if we do the WISC testing and she gets good score?
I am also not sure as we are in are similar situation with a GBRS of 8 and are not sure whether to appeal or not, please post if u have further advice.


Hi,
I just read in another forum in this website that a DC with high WICS scores and GBRS of 8 is been accepted
here is the link read the comments
http://www.dcurbanmom.com/jforum/posts/list/163866.page
Anonymous
Post 05/03/2011 23:45     Subject: Fairfax County GT/AAP Decisions
I'm pretty sure they just look at the new materials you give them. If she does well on WISC then she should get in, at least that's how I understand it.

Anonymous wrote:Hi, DC COGAT score 135, GBRS 8... the commentary by DC teacher states that DC is doing advanced level math, good problem solving skills, aced in the math challenge project, teach other kids who are having difficulty, DC was the only one in the classroom to solve math problems n quiz & DC learns very quickly....BUT she gave 8 for GBRS.... DC get all O's on her report card.
We are not sure if we should appeal or not. Is the low GBRS going to affect even if we do the WISC testing and she gets good score?


Anonymous
Post 05/03/2011 16:37     Subject: Fairfax County GT/AAP Decisions
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Hi, DC COGAT score 135, GBRS 8... the commentary by DC teacher states that DC is doing advanced level math, good problem solving skills, aced in the math challenge project, teach other kids who are having difficulty, DC was the only one in the classroom to solve math problems n quiz & DC learns very quickly....BUT she gave 8 for GBRS.... DC get all O's on her report card.
We are not sure if we should appeal or not. Is the low GBRS going to affect even if we do the WISC testing and she gets good score?
I am also not sure as we are in are similar situation with a GBRS of 8 and are not sure whether to appeal or not, please post if u have further advice.
Anonymous
Post 05/03/2011 16:34     Subject: Fairfax County GT/AAP Decisions
Anonymous wrote:Hi, DC COGAT score 135, GBRS 8... the commentary by DC teacher states that DC is doing advanced level math, good problem solving skills, aced in the math challenge project, teach other kids who are having difficulty, DC was the only one in the classroom to solve math problems n quiz & DC learns very quickly....BUT she gave 8 for GBRS.... DC get all O's on her report card.
We are not sure if we should appeal or not. Is the low GBRS going to affect even if we do the WISC testing and she gets good score?
I am also sure whthe to appeal or not as my DD also has a GBRS of 8, please let meknow if find any advice.


Anonymous
Post 05/03/2011 16:18     Subject: Fairfax County GT/AAP Decisions
Hi, DC COGAT score 135, GBRS 8... the commentary by DC teacher states that DC is doing advanced level math, good problem solving skills, aced in the math challenge project, teach other kids who are having difficulty, DC was the only one in the classroom to solve math problems n quiz & DC learns very quickly....BUT she gave 8 for GBRS.... DC get all O's on her report card.
We are not sure if we should appeal or not. Is the low GBRS going to affect even if we do the WISC testing and she gets good score?


Anonymous
Post 05/03/2011 15:54     Subject: Re:Fairfax County GT/AAP Decisions
Hey PP, my DS has scores similar to your child and an identical GBRS (12) and was also deemed not eligible. We are having the WISC done this week (there's a whole cottage industry of private psycologists, plus GMU, who can turn around the results far ahead of the June 1 deadline). We are going to look carefully at the WISC scores before deciding whether to appeal -- if the Full Scale IQ is not in the 120's, we probably won't appeal because that would mean that DS (who is wonderful in so many ways) probably is not suited to the AAP classroom. Good luck to you and your DC!
Anonymous
Post 05/03/2011 11:00     Subject: Re:Fairfax County GT/AAP Decisions
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:DS was not accepted. CoGAT scores were 116 119 127 NNAT 137. GBRS 12. Should I get him tested for WISC and re-appeal?


If you decide to appeal..

If you have not already, I would highly recommend asking for a copy of the file. This will give you the work samples. I was surprised how shoddy of an example the school submitted, it was a sloppy science drawing with a spelling error. Ds has not missed a spelling word all year, and is actually a decent artist. But writing is one of his big strengths, as is math. Tough to put an impressive math sample in. Sometimes, it depends what they have on hand when they make the packet.

Also, look closely at the GBRS, I think a 12 is more than sufficient, but perhaps look at the area that was a bit lower, and try to bolster it up with work samples, or in a letter from you, explain how you see strengths in areas that may not have been shown originally.

Since your ds already has a strong GBRS, and NNAT score (and CogAt is pretty strong too, though not over the threshold) I think a strong WISC score would probably suffice. The bottom line is, do you feel your child is being adequately challenged in the regular class? If so, I would not appeal, but if you feel he is not being challenged, and have the ability to appeal, go for it.

You always have the right to parent refer in subsequent years, which is what we did. (accepted this year) The only disadvantage is your child would have some catching up to do, especially in math.

Thank you. He is a pretty bright student and could surely do with more challenging work. I think I will get his WISC done and since he is good at a lot of extra curricular activities I will add those certificates/samples to the appeal file too.
Anonymous
Post 05/03/2011 10:59     Subject: Re:Fairfax County GT/AAP Decisions
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Hi
Has got accepted with a GBRS of 8.

sorry I meant has anyone got accepted with a GBRS of 8.


Anonymous
Post 05/03/2011 10:43     Subject: Re:Fairfax County GT/AAP Decisions
Anonymous wrote:DS was not accepted. CoGAT scores were 116 119 127 NNAT 137. GBRS 12. Should I get him tested for WISC and re-appeal?


If you decide to appeal..

If you have not already, I would highly recommend asking for a copy of the file. This will give you the work samples. I was surprised how shoddy of an example the school submitted, it was a sloppy science drawing with a spelling error. Ds has not missed a spelling word all year, and is actually a decent artist. But writing is one of his big strengths, as is math. Tough to put an impressive math sample in. Sometimes, it depends what they have on hand when they make the packet.

Also, look closely at the GBRS, I think a 12 is more than sufficient, but perhaps look at the area that was a bit lower, and try to bolster it up with work samples, or in a letter from you, explain how you see strengths in areas that may not have been shown originally.

Since your ds already has a strong GBRS, and NNAT score (and CogAt is pretty strong too, though not over the threshold) I think a strong WISC score would probably suffice. The bottom line is, do you feel your child is being adequately challenged in the regular class? If so, I would not appeal, but if you feel he is not being challenged, and have the ability to appeal, go for it.

You always have the right to parent refer in subsequent years, which is what we did. (accepted this year) The only disadvantage is your child would have some catching up to do, especially in math.

Anonymous
Post 05/03/2011 10:12     Subject: Re:Fairfax County GT/AAP Decisions
Anonymous wrote:Hi
Has got accepted with a GBRS of 8.



If you don't mind asking, What were your child scores and DRA levels?
Anonymous
Post 05/03/2011 10:04     Subject: Re:Fairfax County GT/AAP Decisions
DS was not accepted. CoGAT scores were 116 119 127 NNAT 137. GBRS 12. Should I get him tested for WISC and re-appeal?
Anonymous
Post 05/03/2011 10:04     Subject: Re:Fairfax County GT/AAP Decisions
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Did anyone else get an orientation date/time at a GT Center of Monday 5/10 at 2:15? If this is designed for parents to attend, why would they schedule the orientation for 2:15? Assuming that either parent works (which is likely), how can the family really experience the GT center that day? I'm wondering whether it might be a typo. I'm planning to call the GT center tomorrow to check.



GT requires a strong commitment from the Parents for the child to be successful. They are just letting you know that if you can put your child's education first, it can be difficult!


Not a typo. They have to do it during business/school hours when the teachers/staff are there. Just like kindergarten orientation. I really want my DH to go but he can't so it will just be me and DC.
Anonymous
Post 05/03/2011 10:00     Subject: Re:Fairfax County GT/AAP Decisions
Hi
Has got accepted with a GBRS of 8.
Anonymous
Post 05/03/2011 09:58     Subject: Fairfax County GT/AAP Decisions
Anonymous wrote:Hi,
My DD did not get it. I need help in deciding if we should appeal or not. Since we are not able to get much information from the AART teacher at DD school.
We moved to fairfax county in Jan. My DD teacher told us to do the parent refferal in Feb, coz she thinks DD is a GT candidate. DD COGAT comp score was 135. There was no NNAT conducted. DD gets all O's in the school. Her reading level is 34.
I know for sure her GBRS is above 12. Thanks...


Hi
I am in a similar situation like you. But your DD seem to have better scores then my DC. We only had NNAT score of 160 and no COGAT. BUT DRA levels were only 16. I am suprised that you did not get in , maybe you need to do the NNAT test. I think you should appeal.
Anonymous
Post 05/03/2011 09:29     Subject: Fairfax County GT/AAP Decisions
Anonymous wrote:Our letter states "parents and student.'" Check your letter in case you missed it but maybe each school is different?


Thanks! Our letter also states "Parents and students". I didn't notice this earlier.